False Sea Onion. A very pretty plant with bell shaped green striped white flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Harmful if eaten.
Ornithogalum longibracteatum
A very pretty plant with bell shaped green striped white flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Ornithogalum |
|---|---|
| Species | longibracteatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | False Sea Onion |
| Flower Colour | white, green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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